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WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- President Donald Trump spoke with President Tran Dai Quang of Vietnam "to reaffirm their shared commitment to strengthening the United States-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership," the White House announced Wednesday.
Trump and Quang discussed the regional security environment and the growing bilateral defense relationship between their two countries, including the upcoming visit by the US aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson to Da Nang in March, the announcement said.
They also discussed trade issues, "and pledged to deepen and expand bilateral trade that is fair and reciprocal," it said. (end)
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